
Spain could join forces with Portugal in their efforts to secure hosting rights for the 2018 World Cup.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter insists the 2010 World Cup will go ahead as scheduled - in South Africa.

Aage Hareide has resigned as Norway coach after failing to win a match during 2008.

George Burley says it is 'ridiculous' that Scotland's World Cup qualifier in Norway has been moved.

David Beckham is hoping to play in South Africa in 2010 should England qualify for the World Cup finals.

George Burley is backing Scotland's bid to host Euro 2016, but remains focused on South Africa for now.
| Team | P | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | Israel | 4 | 8 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Latvia | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | Moldova | 4 | 1 |
| Team | P | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovakia | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | Poland | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Czech Republic | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Slovenia | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Northern Ireland | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | San Marino | 4 | 0 |
| Team | P | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Republic of Ireland | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Montenegro | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Georgia | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | Cyprus | 3 | 1 |
| Team | P | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Scotland | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Iceland | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | Macedonia | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | Norway | 3 | 2 |
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 11th February | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| 19:45 | Rep of Ireland vs Georgia |
| TBC | San Marino vs Northern Ireland |
| TBC | Malta vs Albania |
| Saturday 28th March | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| TBC | Holland vs Scotland |
| TBC | Wales vs Finland |
| TBC | Rep of Ireland vs Bulgaria |
| TBC | Northern Ireland vs Poland |
| TBC | Germany vs Liechtenstein |
| TBC | Russia vs Azerbaijan |
| TBC | Cyprus vs Georgia |
| TBC | Montenegro vs Italy |
| TBC | Slovenia vs Czech Republic |
| TBC | Albania vs Hungary |
| TBC | Armenia vs Estonia |
| TBC | Belgium vs Bosnia-Herzegovina |
| TBC | Israel vs Greece |
| TBC | Lithuania vs France |
| TBC | Luxembourg vs Latvia |
| TBC | Malta vs Denmark |
| TBC | Moldova vs Switzerland |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 19th November | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| San Marino 0 - 3 Czech Republic | |
| Wednesday 15th October | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Croatia 4 - 0 Andorra | |
| Belarus 1 - 3 England | |
| Norway 0 - 1 Holland | |
| Iceland 1 - 0 FYR Macedonia | |
| Russia 3 - 0 Finland | |
| Germany 1 - 0 Wales | |
| Czech Republic 1 - 0 Slovenia | |
| Slovakia 2 - 1 Poland | |
| Northern Ireland 4 - 0 San Marino | |
| Georgia 0 - 0 Bulgaria | |
| Rep of Ireland 1 - 0 Cyprus | |
| Italy 2 - 1 Montenegro | |
| Malta 0 - 1 Hungary | |
| Portugal 0 - 0 Albania | |
| Latvia 1 - 1 Israel | |
| Luxembourg 0 - 0 Moldova | |
| Greece 1 - 2 Switzerland | |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina 4 - 1 Armenia | |
| Belgium 1 - 2 Spain | |
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